Construction Crew Leader 2026-27 | Habitat for Humanity

Construction Crew Leader

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full‑time Ameri Corps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

Ameri Corps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

The construction crew leader plays an integral part in building and repairing homes. Lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, thus, developing and enhancing your volunteer management and construction skills.

• Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday on the build site.
• Assist with all aspects of hands‑on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
• Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.
• Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.
• Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring.

This position will focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

• Organization name:
  Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
• Nearest metropolitan area:
  Tacoma, WA
• Full‑time staff: 48
• Expected number of Ameri Corps members: 3
• Number of homes to be built: 30
• Activities and attractions:
  Tacoma, the third largest city in the state of Washington, lies on beautiful Puget Sound. Tacoma is a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts and just a short distance from the things that have attracted so many to the Pacific Northwest - Mt Rainier National Park, Pike Place Market in Seattle, and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
• Unique projects:
  Construction crew leaders will work alongside our experienced construction staff learning valuable skills in residential construction and rehabilitation. They will actively engage with and lead volunteers through tasks. Affinity builds such as Women Build, PRIDE Build, Veterans Build, and Collegiate Challenge offer the opportunity to experience diversity and camaraderie with the community while helping build homes alongside the people who will live in them.

Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

• Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally‑guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker’s compensation insurance.

• Free housing

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands‑on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.

Habitat for Humanity , founded in 1976, is a global, Christian‑based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi‑racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each…